SOURCE-BACKED AGENCY PROFILE

Workana

Freelancer marketplace with virtual assistant talent

6Sourced claims
NonePublic rating sources
2026-08-28Last reviewed
BEST SUITED FOR

Buyers comfortable selecting and managing an independent global freelancer for a clearly scoped role or project.

Assessment checked 2026-08-28
AGENCY OVERVIEW

At a glance

Support model
Self-managed freelancer or recruiter-assisted premium matching
Commitment
Hourly or fixed-price projects
Starting price
Custom pricing
Price basis
Freelancer-set pricing plus 4.5% client service fee; Premium rates are $30 to $50 hourly
Talent geography
Latin America and global freelance talent
Management and support

Profiles, ratings, secure deposits, time reporting, and optional recruiter-assisted services

Security and compliance

Compliance and data-security controls depend on the freelancer and engagement

EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT

What stands out, and what still needs checking.

Key strengths

Large open marketplace; visible profiles and prior ratings; flexible rates and geographies; project and hourly work; funded payment protection; time reporting.

Limitations and tradeoffs

Not a managed VA service; quality, availability, English, security, continuity, and replacement vary by freelancer; platform and payment terms require review.

Questions to confirm before signing

Interview and test candidates, verify identity and references, define milestones and time-zone coverage, use least-privilege access, confirm fees and disputes, and plan backup coverage.

SOURCE-BACKED RESEARCH

What we found and where it came from.

6 public claims, each linked to its source.

Service model2 claims
Platform-statedHigh confidence

Operates a marketplace where clients publish projects and hire virtual assistant freelancers hourly or at a fixed price.

Platform-statedHigh confidence

Workana is an open freelance marketplace where clients can post virtual-assistant projects, review profiles, skills, and prior customer ratings, and select an independent professional.

Pricing1 claim
Platform-statedHigh confidence

Clients can publish projects free and pay a 4.5% service fee when contracting; freelancer rates are proposal-based.

Premium service1 claim
Platform-statedHigh confidence

Workana Premium states blended rates of $30 to $50 hourly, a 48 to 72-hour shortlist, no recruiting fee, and a two-week trial.

Pricing and geography1 claim
Platform-statedHigh confidence

Current listings show globally distributed clients and talent with project-specific bids, including examples below $15 hourly and $15 to $45 hourly; there is no single assistant rate.

Payment and oversight1 claim
Platform-stated with editorial caveatHigh confidence

The platform describes funded milestone or escrow-style payment protection and a time-reporting tool, but the client remains responsible for candidate screening, management, access controls, and continuity.